I recently lost my status in Canada after my work permit extension application was refused. I had been on an open work permit as the spouse of someone on a PGWP, but my extension was denied because I forgot to attach my work permit support letter. Additionally, the refusal was based on insufficient proof that my spouse had skilled employment at the time. Had I submitted the letter, my application likely would have been approved.
Currently, I have three applications in my account:
- PR application under the OINP Employer Job Offer Stream, which is in progress .
- Restoration of status application, which I submitted on September 17 (today).
- Refused work permit extension application, due to the missing support letter and insufficient proof of my spouse’s skilled employment. Received on September 17 (today).
Timeline:
- Application Received (AR): April 20
- AOR + ADR + BIL: August 14
- ADR Sent: August 14
- BIL Done: August 16
- BIL Approved: August 19
- Pre-Arrival Letter (PAL): August 23
- Medical Request: August 28
- Medical Exam Done: September 4
- Medical Approved: September 13
- FD: Next status I think...
I’ve acted quickly to restore my status, but I am now out of status and cannot work while my restoration is in progress. I’m concerned about whether this loss of status will impact my PR application, and I would appreciate any insights on what to expect next.